DOCUMENT:Q263043  16-JUN-2001  [msnetwork]
TITLE   :How to remove the MSN 5.x icon from the Windows desktop.
PRODUCT :The Microsoft Network
PROD/VER::2000,5.0,5.1,5.2,5.3,95,98,98 Second Edition
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The information in this article applies to:

 - The Microsoft Network versions 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 
 - the operating system: Microsoft Windows 95 
 - the operating system: Microsoft Windows 98 
 - the operating system: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 
 - the operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000 
 - the operating system: Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition 
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SUMMARY
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MSN 5.x is designed to be turned on or turned off. When you turn MSN off, the
software removes everything but the desktop icon and the setup and installation
files. Because of this, if you want to use MSN again, all you need to do is
double-click the desktop icon. The setup screen will display and you will not
need the CD to reinstall. MSN 5.x is intentionally easy to turn off and turn on.
If a you have a problem with a corrupted file, turning off and then turning on
the software may fix the problem.

However, if you want to remove the desktop icon altogether, you can remove it by
editing the registry files. You must be disconnected from MSN for this procedure
to work.

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may
require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that
problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use
Registry Editor at your own risk.

For information about how to edit the registry, view the "Changing Keys and
Values" Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) or the "Add and Delete
Information in the Registry" and "Edit Registry Data" Help topics in
Regedt32.exe. Note that you should back up the registry before you edit it. If
you are running Windows NT or Windows 2000, you should also update your
Emergency Repair Disk (ERD).

To remove the MSN 5.x icon from your Windows desktop

1. Click Start and click Run.

2. Type regedit and click OK.

3. In the left window open the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE folder, open the Software
   folder, and then open the Microsoft folder.

4. Open the Windows folder, open the CurrentVersion folder, and then open the
   Explorer folder.

5. Open the Desktop folder and then open the Namespace folder.

6. In the left-hand pane select and delete the following key name
   88667D10-10F0-11D0-8150-00AA00BF8457.

Note: Neither removing the desktop icon, nor turning off MSN on your computer,
cancels your MSN account. To cancel your account go to
http://memberservices.msn.com/us/uscancel.htm.

If you wish to re-install MSN you can use the CD or download the software. It
will prompt you to re-install.

See also KB Q258985 How to Turn Off The Microsoft Network 5.x

See also Q263042 - How to remove MSN 5.x icon from the Internet Explorer window.

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Technology        : kbOSWin2000 kbOSWin98 kbOSWin95 kbOSWinME kbOSWin98SE kbOSWinSearch kbMSNSearch kbMSN520 kbMSN530 kbMSN510 kbMSN500
Version           : :2000,5.0,5.1,5.2,5.3,95,98,98 Second Edition
Issue type        : kbhowto

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